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Goodyear joins US EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership

SmartWay is collaboration between the truck transportation industry and EPA to help increase energy efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and air pollution.

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Goodyear expands marketing push for ComforTred

Goodyear is introducing a multi-pronged approach to promote the company’s best-selling icon technology, Assurance ComforTred, with the centerpiece of the advertising push being its first television spot that promotes this top-selling tire.

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Goodyear drivers rumble to victory in Nevada

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company racers competing on Goodyear light-truck tires finished first and second overall in the Best in the Desert Racing Association’s "Terrible’s 250" in Primm, NV.

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Michelin China ups car & truck tyres prices

Michelin China announces price increase for passenger car and light truck replacement tyres.

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Michelin Tyre receives two awards

Michelin Tyre plc received two of the most sought-after National Tyre Distributors’ Association (NTDA) Tyre and Fast Fit (TAFF) Awards.

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Mercedes-Benz continues to climb in JD Power survey

Mercedes-Benz C-Class achieved a high score of 82.8 per cent, just above the Mercedes-Benz A-Class which scored 82.2 per cent.

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Daimler AG appoints new head of global external affairs

The board of management at Daimler AG has appointed Martin Jaeger as the new head of global external affairs and public policy.

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Pirelli tyre consolidated net profit up 39.7%

Pirelli tyre: revenues 1,076.9 million euros (+3.2% at constant exchange rates), ebit 100.3 million euros (103.7 million euros in the first quarter of 2007).

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Bridgestone firestone Tire receives supplier award from Vulcan Materials

Vulcan bestows this honor annually on those of its alliance suppliers rated highest by Vulcan employees at more than 300 production facilities across the nation.

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Smart advertising campaign highlights qualities of fortwo

"The ads highlight incredible facts about the car in a uniquely smart way," said Dermot Kelly, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz’s SLK top class model around world

Mercedes-Benz has delivered its 500,000th SLK since it launched in 1996.

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Hundreds of Scion owners to meet at Bristol Motor Speedway

Unique customer meet expected to draw hundreds of Scion vehicles to Tennessee, May 16-17

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Hybrid vehicle sales up 2.2% of total automotive market in 2007

According to R.L. Polk & Co. figures recently released, there was an increase of 38 percent in the hybrid segment when compared to 2006, meaning 350,289 new hybrids hit the road last year.

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Energy Saving Trust research reveals biggest environmental villain

According to Energy Saving Trust research, 27% of national carbon dioxide emissions come from the power we use to heat and light our homes, compared to 15% from transport.

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Diesel vehicles registration up in April

April registrations post best monthly growth of 2008, up 5,505 units to 175,668. Diesel market share hits a record 45.4%, with Ford Focus the best seller. Demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles up 8.4% in April to 1,323 units.

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SORL Auto Parts announces reporting date for Q1 results

Management will host a conference call at 8:00am ET on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

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Metaldyne completes closure of three US locations

Metaldyne has completed the closure of two of its U.S. manufacturing plants and one commercial office.

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BMW HP2 arrives at BMW Motorrad retailers

BMW HP2 Latest sportiest boxer arrives at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers.

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BMW offers military motorcycle purchase program

Special allowances on all models available to members of US armed forces.

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Three Metaldyne plants recognized by Ford

Three Metaldyne plants recognized by Ford for outstanding supplier delivery performance.

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Mazda launches all-new 'Mazda Biante' in Japan

Mazda Biante will go on sale in Japan during summer 2008.

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Harbin Electric Q1 total revenues up 65%

- Operating profit was $8.6 million, up 68% compared to the first quarter 2007
- Net income was $5.4 million, a 57% increase from the first quarter of 2007

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Fiat takes part in 'Mille Miglia 2008'

Fiat Group Automobiles is entering its brands Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo in a historical re-enactment entitled ‘Mille Miglia 2008’, assuming the role of joint presenting sponsor.

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Phoenix Motorcars exhibits at Low Carbon Fuels 2008

This summit was an opportunity to meet with decision makers to discuss our electric vehicle's capabilities in effectively reducing operational costs while alleviating damaging emissions.

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Phoenix Motorcars to partake at 4th Annual Ford Cleantech Conference

Conference to be held May 13, 2008, at Le Parker Meridien New York.

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Electrovaya signs supply agreement with Phoenix Motorcars

Electrovaya enters into battery pack design and production program with phoenix motorcars.

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ESP Stability Control wins at Hyundai Drive Day event

“It’s so important to highlight how crucial ESP is for drivers as research shows that ESP Stability Control can reduce the risk of a single vehicle accident where the driver is injured by as much as 68%.” Said by Tiffanny Junee, Manager Corporate Communications and Media.

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Hyundai's award-winning range supports great Australian Awards

Hyundai rolled out the Red Carpet for the stars of the 50th Annual TV Week Logies. Hyundai delivered the stars in luxury to the red carpet in the stylish Hyundai Grandeur and Sonata.

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Ford Canada partners with Yahoo! to deliver new website

Ford of Canada and Yahoo! Canada unveiled global and industry-first feature on Ford Canada website.

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Fairway Collision & Automotive introduces Extreme Car Makeover Contest

Fairway Collision & Automotive to provide free auto body and repair services to deserving applicant.

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2009 Flex - new upstyle vehicle from Ford

2009 Ford Flex hits the high seas aboard the tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise; Sets sail from port of Miami.

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Quarterly analyst briefing on engine downsizing market

Automotive engine downsizing driven by rising fuel costs & environmental efforts.

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Superior Industries reports Q1 2008 sales results

Superior Industries net income increased to $0.12 per share.

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GM South Africa produces its 2.5 millionth unit

General Motors South Africa released its 2.5 millionth locally manufactured unit to the vehicle sales market this month.

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V blisters nurburgring

2009 Cadillac CTS-V breaks 8-minute barrier, fastest documented lap time for a production sedan.

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GM & Isuzu set up new deal to focus on commercial vehicles in Colombia

The purpose of which is to strengthen their strategic partnership and expand their truck and bus sales in Colombia.

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GM provides comprehensive training for drivers of large vans

Coaching Systems developed this course for GM’s large van consumers, building on van driver training that started in 1991 in conjunction with the National Safety Council.

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GMnext Plug In celebrates 100 year relationship between cars & music

GM takes music fans backstage. Tenacious D's Kyle Gass reports from festivals directly to music fans' desktops.

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Virgin Mobile USA to present 13th Annual Communications Conference

John Feehan will present 13th Annual Communications Conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

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Mercedes-Benz marks launch of new GLK with European design competition

- Public display of competition entries at the national launches of the GLK

- Interdisciplinary design project for six universities in Europe

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Hawk net sales increase 21.4% to $65.8mn in Q1

- Income from continuing operations, after taxes increases 100.0% to $3.8 million
- Company raises earnings guidance for 2008

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Mahindra announces revision in vehicle prices

The increase in prices will be effective from May 19, 2008.

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